By Robert Giorgione on November 30, 2011
It gives me great pleasure to be able to make the following announcement – Robert Giorgione (a.k.a Roving Sommelier) will collaborate with Adnams Cellar and Kitchen. During the first week of December, we will be co-hosting a series of exciting pop up wine tastings, which will feature a selection of top New Zealand wines, including [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Wine Reviews | Tagged Adnams, Adnams Cellar & Kitchen, An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Forrest Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, riesling, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sam Lockyer, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, wine blogs, Wine merchant, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on November 28, 2011
As it’s a Monday, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Bistro du Vin, Book, Central Otago, Court of Master Sommeliers, eBook, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Hotel du Vin, Interviews, Marlborough, Martinborough, New Zealand, Robert Giorgione, Ronan Sayburn, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Waipara, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on November 27, 2011
I’ve been a big fan and admirer of New Zealand winemaker James Millton for many years. He has made wines at his eponymous estate in Gisborne since 1984. Moreover, since day one, James and his wife Annie have produced their wines by using organic methods, and as a result they taste pure and natural. In most people’s opinions the wines [...]
Posted in Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, biodynamic, Book, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Craving For Chenin, eBook, Gisborne, James Millton, Laithwaites, Millton Vineyard, New Zealand, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Vintage Roots, Viognier, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on November 23, 2011
The other evening, England played Sweden at football and we decided to have a little inpromptu wine tasting and supper here at Roving Sommelier HQ. However, even though I am rather fond of cooking, I was in the need of some culinary inspiration. After all, we were looking for something quick and simple, yet tasty [...]
Posted in Book Reviews, Recipes | Tagged Amazon, Book, book review, Cookbook, food blogs, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, SaltYard Books, Scandilicious, Scandinavian food, Signe Johansen |
By Robert Giorgione on November 21, 2011
As it’s a Monday, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Clayvin Vineyard, eBook, Fromm, Interviews, Lance Foyster MW, Marlborough, Mike Eaton, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Pyramid Valley, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sauvignon Blanc, Sommelier Stories, TerraVin, The Dirty Dozen, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on November 19, 2011
It gives me great pleasure to announce a very special offer. My dear friends, readers and followers, you have the wonderful opportunity to purchase a copy of my “An Epicurean Odyssey: A Road Trip Around New Zealand” 2012 Vineyard Calendar. It will make the ideal gift for anyone, especially those who enjoy New Zealand and photography and [...]
Posted in Gallery, Monthly Photo Caption Competition | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Calendar, eBook, Gallery, New Zealand, Photos, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier |
By Robert Giorgione on November 18, 2011
Food and wine matching by Roving Sommelier Here is a quick and simple recipe, which was given to me by a friend and former colleague of mine. I worked with chef Allan Picket during 2006 and 2007 when we were colleagues at the Orrery Restaurant in Marylebone. At present, he is the head chef at [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Recipes, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged Allan Picket, Cheese, feta, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Les Caves de Pyrene, Marylebone, Orrery, Plateau Restaurant, recipe, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tomatoes, watermelon, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on November 15, 2011
Owing to an overwhelming popular demand, I’ve been invited back to my home city of Bristol to co-host another Roving Sommelier wine tasting and masterclass. This time you’re in for a treat, as once again, Peter Taylor, chef/proprietor of Riverstation Restaurant and his team will welcome and indulge you with their warm and friendly hospitality. I will [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Restaurant Reviews, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, biodynamic, Book, Bristol, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Les Caves de Pyrene, Natural Wines, Riverstation, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, wine blogs, Wine tasting |
By Robert Giorgione on November 14, 2011
As it’s a Monday, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Aubert & Mascoli, biodynamic, Book, Colleen Rafferty, eBook, Interviews, Natural Wines, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, The Dirty Dozen, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on November 10, 2011
It gives me great pleasure to announce that I have updated my book “An Epicurean Odyssey: A Road Trip Around New Zealand“. The revised edition is out now and features updated content, including more recipes and wine pairings, travel tips, links to websites, QR codes and blog articles. The book also contains a few of [...]
Posted in Book Reviews, Food and Wine Matching, Interviews, Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Calendar, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Kindle, Kindle Store, New Zealand, New Zealand Earthquake Appeal Fund, New Zealand Wine Growers, Photos, QR codes, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on November 7, 2011
As it’s a Monday, it’s time for my regular blog post – an article entitled“An interview with…”. This may be a fellow sommelier, a chef, restaurateur, winemaker, blogger or person from within the wine and hospitality industry. It will enable you to catch a glimpse from ‘behind the scenes’ into someone’s life, to listen to [...]
Posted in Interviews, Sommelier Stories, Videos, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, eBook, Interviews, Mark Andrews, Roberson Wines, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Tasting Notes, The Dirty Dozen, Videos, wine blogs, Wine Reviews, Wine tasting, You Tube |
By Robert Giorgione on November 6, 2011
Food and wine matching by Roving Sommelier Here is a hearty recipe, which was given to me by a friend and is a wonderful way to use fresh, seasonal ingredients and paired with an iconic New Zealand red wine. It’s also a kind of dish which is very enjoyable, especially when the weather starts to [...]
Posted in Food and Wine Matching, Recipes, Sommelier Stories, Wine Reviews | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Book, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, eBook, Food and wine matching, food blogs, Les Caves de Pyrene, Merlot, New Zealand, recipe, Recipes, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier, Sommelier Stories, Stonyridge Larose, Venison, wine blogs, Wine Reviews |
By Robert Giorgione on November 3, 2011
During the first week of each month, I will post this on my blog. For this month’s PHOTO CAPTION COMPETITION: Take a look at the photo and try to think of a caption, which you feel appropriate to the situation. I took this photo whilst spending time at Dog Point Vineyard winery in [...]
Posted in Gallery, Monthly Photo Caption Competition | Tagged An Epicurean Odyssey, Calendar, Dog Point Vineyard, Gallery, Greywacke, James Healy, Kevin Judd, Marlborough, Monthly Photo Caption Competition, New Zealand, Photos, Robert Giorgione, Roving Sommelier |
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